Columbus game designer comes out while making new LGBTQ+ tabletop roleplaying game By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● May 27, 2026 ‘I’m finally planting a flag about who I am as a designer’
LGBTQ+ Ohioan sues Bureau of Motor Vehicles again over ‘GAY’ license plate By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● May 26, 2026 Federal lawsuit alleges Ohio BMV has ‘arbitrary’ and ‘overbroad’ censorship rules for personalized license plates
‘I am proudly a gay man.’ Ohio’s Caleb Shomo of metalcore band Beartooth comes out By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● May 25, 2026 The singer/songwriter encouraged anyone who is struggling to give themself grace
‘Bitchy Vegan Homo’ is the new director of Cleveland Cinematheque By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● May 22, 2026 Dave Huffman, vegan baker and Cleveland Cinemas veteran, wants to blend classic and genre films at the arthouse theater
More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● April 17, 2026 During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.
Oberlin alum finds her queer voice in a documentary short debuting at the Cleveland International Film Festival By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● April 13, 2026 “Big Bass” is part of CIFF’s LGBTQ+ film lineup on April 14 and 15
Sing out! A new choir camp will let Ohio LGBTQ+ youth raise their voices. By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● April 9, 2026 The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper
How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection By Ken Schneck ● Business ● April 7, 2026 A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.
Leaf Home and Blooms is in the business of growing Ohio queer joy By H.L. Comeriato ● Business ● March 19, 2026 Akron’s LGBTQ+-owned floral and plant boutique is still thriving after more than a decade in West Hill
EXTRA! EXTRA!: Celebrating 15 Examples (and 50+ years) of Ohio LGBTQ+ Publications By Ken Schneck ● Community ● March 7, 2026 Join us as we take a look back through the efforts of our siblings who used words and newsprint to make a difference.